About Lara
Born February 4, 1982 in the United States, Lara Setrakian is an Armenian American journalist and entrepreneur who founded News Deeply, a digital media platform focused on in-depth coverage of specific global issues. She previously worked five years as a Middle East correspondent for ABC News, Bloomberg Television and other outlets, covering major regional events including the Arab Spring and Egyptian Revolution.
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Journalist / CommentatorBusiness Leader / ExecutiveEntrepreneurConflict ZonesCrisis ReportingDigital JournalismMiddle East AffairsNews Industry Reform
Known for
- Founding News Deeply, a digital media platform covering geopolitical and humanitarian issues
- Middle East reporting during the Arab Spring and Egyptian Revolution
- TED talk on fixing the news industry
- Journalism covering conflict zones and crisis reporting
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